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BV62 URA

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,721 mi
Last recorded124,721 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 URA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 124,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 118,531 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all. four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 106,142 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 97,636 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 89,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 82,875 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 82,873 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 76,083 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 76,083 miles

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 69,788 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 52,377 miles

Offside Rear bumper loose due to damage

Pass 31 Aug 2016 40,525 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 40,525 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 32,054 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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BV62 URA is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 61,274 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV62 URA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BV62 URA is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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